The Cheapest Nintendo 64 Games Worth Your Time

When you add a console to your collection, the first thing you want to do is get a handful of games to keep you busy with your new toy. However, most of us can’t afford to spend fat pile of cash for a few games. This budget-friendly list should help you quickly find which games will start you off well without emptying your wallet. (Prices listed are an average eBay price for US games, including shipping)

Star Fox 64: $8
Just recently I revisited all the old Star Fox games. I was surprised how dated the original SNES game looks, but at the same time, impressed with the slick presentation of Star Fox 64. With it’s pure shooting action, it is the preferred Star Fox game of the series when compared to it’s Zelda-like Star Fox Adventures, mixed-mission-type Star Fox Assault, and the DS version that requires awkward stylus controls. Star Fox 64 remains an affordable classic that is still one of my favorite N64 games.Shop For Star Fox 64 at eBay Shop For Star Fox 64 at Amazon.com

GoldenEye 007: $8
This groundbreaking title in the console FPS genre looks tired by today’s standards, but remains a solid value for top-notch shooting goodness. Goldeneye 007 remains a nostalgic treat for Nintendo 64 owners, but if you want cutting edge FPS, you’ll obviously want to save your money for a newer title. Regardless, Goldeneye had one of the best control schemes for a console FPS, had a great storyline for single-player and some great maps for multiplayer action as well. Shop For GoldenEye 007 at eBay Shop For GoldenEye 007 at Amazon.com

Perfect Dark: $7
Rare took the Goldeneye 007 engine to the next level with Perfect Dark resulting in one of the hottest games of 1999. Not only did Perfect Dark max out the capabilities of the N64 and its expansion pack, but it also had a steller story and some great weapons. The game was so good, even the XBox 360 sequel that was years in development couldn’t live up to the high expectations the original set in the minds of its fans. After a number of years, this classic is quite common and is one of the best values on the Nintendo 64. Shop For Perfect Dark at eBay Shop For Perfect Dark at Amazon.com

Excitebike 64: $7
Like the classic game of the same name, Excitebike 64 is a dirtbike racer — and is quite a good one.. It features 20 tracks include indoor and outdoor courses, stunt areas, uphill climb challenges, licensed bikes and riders, a four-player multiplayer mode, and outstanding graphics. It really is exactly as you’d expect — Excitebike in 3D. To this day, a good dirtbike racer is hard to find, so Excitebike 64 is an excellent choice for those on a budget. Shop For Excitebike 64 at eBay Shop For Excitebike 64 at Amazon.com

Banjo-Kazooie: $7
Banjo-Kazooie represents Rare’s most popular original characters (of which there are very few), and harken back to the first wave of quality 3D platformers. If you were a fan of Mario 64, then it’s pretty apparent that you’re going to like Banjo-Kazooie as well. While on the sruface, it is a Mario 64 clone, it has it’s own charm to make it a worthwhile venture. If you end up liking Banjo-Kazooie (or already own it), the sequel, Banjo-Tooie, is also quite affordable for a few more dollars. Shop For Banjo-Kazooie at eBay Shop For Banjo-Kazooie at Amazon.com

Blast Corps: $7
Released to very little media hype at launch, Blast Corps quickly won the hearts of N64 owners by offering a well-rounded combination of destructive gameplay and intelligent puzzles, topped off with a rocking soundtrack and good graphics. This favorite from the folks at Rareware is one of the best N64 games not to receive a sequel or remake, so it is an especially interesting game to pick up for the N64. Shop For Blast Corps at eBay Shop For Blast Corps at Amazon.com

Saw GoldenEye 007 for the first time recently. I am amazed how similar my Cube versions of Timesplitters 2/3 are to GoldenEye on N64. I bet Timesplitters is made by the same people. So if you like GoldenEye, check out Timesplitters 2 and 3!!!

Hey, if you can’t find these games for these prices in the store, maybe think about downloading them via the VC for the Wii. Only thing is, I find it very hard to go back Ocarina of Time and Goldeneye. They just seem SOOOOooooo slow! (Despite being SOOOOooooo good!)

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wow this makes me depressed. i had a nice 64 collection once but over the years somethings led to another and eventually i had only 3 games to my name……The Legend Of Zelda: Ocorina Of Time, paper mario, and banjo kazooie. this article has encouraged me to bring the collection back up! by the way a good game that i think was cheap is mystical ninja: staring goemon and mischief makers.